Confused about the new quarantine and isolation guidelines? Learn how long you need to stay home after testing positive or being exposed to COVID-19. A 10-day isolation …
CDC recommends booster doses for everyone 12 and older
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) last night recommended the use of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster doses for people between the ages of 12-15. …
Omicron: A new variant of COVID-19
What is Omicron? Omicron (B.1.1.529) is a new variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Omicron was first detected in the United States on …
Celebrating Safely
The holidays are an important time for families, and there are many things we all can do to make sure our family stays safe and …
COVID-19 booster shots now open to more Utahns
Governor Cox asks COVID-19 vaccine providers to offer booster shots to more Utahns The following statement was sent this morning by Governor Spencer J. Cox …
Go Utah Announces the Small Business Employee Vaccination Grant
$500,000 in CARES Act funds available To help Utah’s small businesses pay employees for time off to either receive a COVID-19 vaccine or recuperate should …
7 things parents should know about the COVID-19 vaccine
1. Children need to be vaccinated. COVID-19 is far more dangerous than the potential risks from getting a vaccine. We still don’t know how being …
CDC clears way for COVID-19 vaccines for 5-11 year-olds
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today issued recommendations to health care providers for vaccinating 5-11 year-olds against COVID-19. The recommendation clears the …
COVID-19 Public Health Workforce Grant for Utah Community Based Organizations
To establish, expand, and sustain a public health workforce within Community Based Organizations to support jurisdictional COVID-19 prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery initiatives Funding Cycle:July …
COVID-19 Halloween Tips
The Utah Department of Health wants everyone to have a safe and happy Halloween! If you are planning Halloween (or other holiday) activities, we have …